What is the relationship between Candida overgrowth and the Pill?
Birth control pills effect hormones and induce hormonal changes that lower a woman’s ability to control Candida overgrowth, which can trigger yeast infections. Research has discovered that yeast cells have estrogen receptors which are stimulated by hormones in the birth control pill, and can cause the growth of yeast. Most women who develop yeast infections from the Pill tend to have an outbreak when there is significant hormone chance such as when they – • First begin taking oral contraceptives • Are close to their period • Change oral contraceptives • Go back on the Pill after discontinuing use. However, the vast majority of women who take the pill don’t develop yeast infections. Furthermore, yeast infections may develop due to other causes such as diet, antibiotics or other product use. You can reduce the development of Candidiasis when taking oral contraceptives by: • Sticking to cotton undergarments – Make sure your panties have cotton lining, but it’s best to wear all-cotton unde
